Washington State Department of Corrections, Washington
End of Watch Friday, June 15, 1979
Add to My HeroesWilliam Cross
Sergeant William Cross was fatally stabbed while assisting other officers during a disturbance at the Washington State Penitentiary in Walla Walla, Washington.
One inmate was convicted of second-degree murder in connection with Sergeant Cross' death. The inmate committed suicide in his cell after being convicted. A second inmate, who was the brother of the convicted inmate, was acquitted of murder charges.
Sergeant Cross had served with the Washington State Department of Corrections for seven years. He was survived by his wife, parents, and brother.
Bio
- Age 33
- Tour 7 years
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Stabbed
- Weapon Edged weapon
- Offender Committed suicide
Most Recent Reflection
View all 15 ReflectionsSgt. Cross was one of the first to welcome me and offer some advice when I was hired as a young CO at Walla Walla. (1975). Now much later after 36 years in another law enforcement agency, I still remember his advice . He left us much too soon .
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